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THE MODERN mindfulness MAN

Best known for creating the popular meditation app buddhify, Rohan Gunatillake is a maker, entrepreneur, speaker, and writer shaping the world of modern mindfulness. Recently, OM caught up with him to talk. By Dana Jaffe

Simple curiosity is what led Rohan Gunatillake to his first experience with meditation. It was his last year at university and one night he heard there was a meditation class up the road. Having nothing better to do, he decided to go. And he’s glad that he did.

He describes himself as an accidental entrepreneur. He never really dreamed or planned that meditation and mindfulness would be the context for the work he did. After working in completely different fields as a technology specialist – initially with the UK government and then for arts and culture organisations – he decided to combine his professional technology, design, and innovation skills with his personal interest in meditation and mindfulness.

About OM Yoga Magazine

Welcome to the June issue of OM Yoga & Lifestyle magazine. Keep your practice fresh and alive this summer with your monthly dose of yogic inspiration from us. Inside, you’ll find lots of incredible people with amazing stories to tell, plus plenty of practical anatomy and yoga instruction to feed both body, mind and soul. And the meditations, good vibes and spiritual enlightenment are all packed inside too. Get your stretch on with OM, then afterwards pour yourself a nice cup of mint tea and take some time out with us to inspire you on your epic, unfolding, personal yoga journey. Have a great month, folks. See you on the mat soon!